Diagnostic startup Theranosis raises funding

The Hyderabad-based startup is exploring non-invasive diagnostics for cancer patients.

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Specialised diagnostics startup Theranosis Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd, which focuses on the oncology space, has raised an undisclosed amount from Mumbai Angels Network.

The Hyderabad-based startup is exploring non-invasive diagnostics for cancer patients.

The company has developed a chip device which detects circulating tumour cells from a blood sample of a cancer patient. This procedure, called liquid biopsy, is a less invasive method and diminishes severe adverse effects triggered by chemotherapy. Another beneficial outcome is that it monitors treatment responses in real time